Harpullia arborea is a tree in the family Sapindaceae that grows up to 33 metres (108 ft) tall. It is found from India and Sri Lanka throughout Southeast Asia and Malesia to Australia and the Western Pacific.
The tulip-wood tree is fairly disease-resistant and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. In terms of care, the plant is relatively low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering; larger specimens usually do not require pruning, while smaller plants should be pruned after they have bloomed. The tulip-wood tree is well suited for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand extensive gardening experience.
How to keep Harpullia Arborea.
Light
Tulip-wood tree occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky locations, where it lives in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, illustrating its hardy and versatile nature.
Temperature
The tulip-wood tree is native to tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. As a result, it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate abrupt temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It generally cannot endure cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Fertilizer
Providing fertilizer is essential to the care of a Tulip-wood tree. Regular feeding during the growing season preserves the energy for its showy leaves and supports overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is prone to breaking.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Harpullia
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 24.99 m
- Mature Spread
- 7.92 m to 11.89 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Native Area
- Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Bangladesh, Fiji, Thailand
Other names.
